• 166MW of Wind Power: Soluna’s new data center will tap into clean energy from the Las Majadas Wind Project.
• Solving Grid Constraints: The behind-the-meter model prevents energy waste and optimizes transmission efficiency.
• AI & Data Center Demand: Renewable power supports the rising energy needs of data centers while advancing net-zero goals.

EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) to supply up to 166 megawatts (MW) of clean energy from the Las Majadas Wind Project. Soluna’s new facility, Project Kati, will be built near the wind farm’s substation, ensuring direct energy supply without overloading the grid.

Electricity demand from data centers is surging, with AI-driven workloads accelerating consumption. The agreement provides a smart solution to transmission bottlenecks, allowing Soluna to draw renewable energy while reducing operations when grid demand peaks.

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“Behind-the-meter offtake opportunities present a unique advantage for market-exposed renewable projects by physically delivering a portion of a plant’s power directly to a co-located buyer’s facility,” said Gabe Messercola, Associate Director, Capital Improvements Portfolio Management at EDF Renewables. “We are pleased to collaborate with Soluna to secure a win-win situation.”

Masdar Americas Director of Asset Management, Dustin Priemer, underscored the significance of the deal: “As data centers continue to expand across the U.S., energy demand is rising exponentially, putting increasing pressure on infrastructure. This agreement not only provides an innovative solution to maximize the efficiency of electricity generated at Las Majadas but also allows Soluna to power its new data center with renewable energy—helping to ease concerns about the strain on the grid.”

With global data center energy consumption projected to hit 1,000 TWh, partnerships like this one play a critical role in balancing sustainability with digital infrastructure growth.

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